Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Companion by Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block

Author:Terry J. Erdmann & Paula M. Block [Terry J. Erdmann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Reference
ISBN: 0-671-50106-2
Publisher: Pocket Books
Published: 2010-08-07T14:12:27.953000+00:00

THE NAGUS

Episode #411

Teleplay by Ira Steven Behr

Story by David Livingston

Directed by David Livingston

Guest Cast

Rom Max Grodénchik

Krax Lou Wagner

Nava Barry Gordon

Gral Lee Arenberg

Nog Aron Eisenberg

Maihar'du Tiny Ron

and

Zek Wallace Shawn

Stardate unknown

When Grand Nagus Zek, the elderly leader of the Ferengi business empire, comes to Deep Space 9 with his son Krax and his Hupyrian servant Maihar'du, Quark is more worried than honored by the visit. He fears that Zek, a Godfather-like figure, might just be there to make him an offer he can't refuse: the purchase of Quark's bar for a pittance of its real value.

As it turns out, Zek does want the bar -- but only temporarily, for an important business conference concerning Ferengi interests in the Gamma Quadrant.

Meanwhile, Commander Sisko has problems of his own. Chief O'Brien has warned him that Quark's nephew Nog seems to be a bad influence on Sisko's son Jake. Sisko resists the temptation to split up the boys but can't help wondering if he's made the right decision. Nog's father, Rom, has no such qualms when Zek expresses his disapproval of the Ferengi boy's attending the Federation school on the station. Stung, Rom orders Nog to stay away from the school.

Quark is surprised when Zek asks him to sit in on the gathering of powerful Ferengi businessmen. He's even more surprised when the grand nagus announces his retirement, and that his successor will be...Quark! But Quark has barely begun to relish the power that comes with the title when he discovers another attribute of the job: death threats from Enterprising Ferengi who seek to enhance their own financial futures in the Gamma Quadrant.

Quark goes to Zek for advice, but the former nagus dies in the middle of their conversation. Quark makes Rom his bodyguard, laughing at his brother's desired preference to take over the bar. Not long after that, Quark narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Although there are numerous suspects, Odo focuses on Maihar'du, who hasn't been seen since Zek's death.

While Odo conducts his investigation, Sisko worries about Jake's frequent absences; once again, Nog is to blame. When Jake misses dinner one night, Sisko follows Dax's advice to track the boy down. Much to his surprise, he finds Jake in an empty cargo bay, teaching Nog to read. Proud of his son, Sisko steals away without disturbing the lesson.

Another attempt is made on Quark's life, and the new nagus discovers that his foes are none other than Zek's son Krax and his own brother, Rom! Just as the duo is about to eject Quark into space, Zek appears, along with Odo and Maihar'du. The nagus's "death" was a charade, assisted by Maihar'du and staged to test Krax's worthiness to be Zek's successor. Noting that Krax has failed miserably, Zek decides to remain grand nagus for a while longer. Quark, however, is impressed with Rom's part in the treachery, and rewards his brother by making him Assistant Manager of Policy and Clientele at the bar.

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